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  1. Preface
  2. RulePoint
  3. RulePoint Concepts
  4. Using RulePoint
  5. RulePoint Objects
  6. Working with Topics
  7. Working with Connections
  8. Working with Sources
  9. Working with Responders
  10. Working with Responses
  11. Working with Watchlists
  12. Working with Analytics
  13. DRQL
  14. Working with Rules
  15. Working with Alerts
  16. Setting Access Controls
  17. Troubleshooting RulePoint Issues
  18. Connecting to an Ultra Messaging Application
  19. Creating an Ultra Messaging JMS Source

User Guide

User Guide

Template Properties

Template Properties

You can define the template properties and the template parameters when you create or edit a template.

Template Information

Properties
Description
Name
The name of the template. Do not name a template using a leading hyphen or a number.
Description
Optional. The description of the template.
Instructions
Optional. The instructions for using the template to create rules.
Comment
The description to be used for tracking changes.
Template
DRQL syntax for the template.

Template Parameters

Properties
Description
Field Name
Name of the template parameter as it will appear in the final template. When you create a rule from this template, this is the parameter name for which you must provide or select a value.
Description
The description of the parameter as it will appear in the final template.
Field Type
Choose from the following options to specify the data type you want user to enter for this parameter:
  • Single Line Text. User can enter a single line of text of no more than 2048 characters.
  • Paragraph Text. User can multiple lines of text of no more than 2048 characters.
  • Integer Number. User can enter positive or negative whole numbers negative whole numbers and zero.
  • Real Number. User can enter any numbers both rational and irrational.
  • Pick Lists of Watchlists. User can select a watchlist from a list of watchlists.
  • Picklist (User Defined). A user defined list from which the user may choose a single item.
  • Pick Lists of Topics. User can select a topic from a list of topics that is displayed for the user.
  • Pick Lists of Keywords. User can select a keyword from a list of keywords.
  • Picklist (Watchlist Backed). User can select an item displayed from the a watchlist.
Min Value
Field is displayed when Integer Number or Real Number is selected. Use this field to specify the minimum value that a user can enter for this parameter.
Max Value
Field is displayed when Integer Number or Real Number is selected. Use this field to specify the maximum value that a user can enter for this parameter.
Max Length
Field is displayed when Single Line Text or Paragraph Text is selected. Use this field to specify the maximum value that a user can enter for this parameter.
Test Value
A test value for the parameter is based on the data type that you select. This is required to validate your template. For example, if you are using an integer or a real number you can set a range of numbers that the user can enter by specifying a Minimum ( Min) and Maximum ( Max) value for the parameter. For Lists of Topics or Lists of Watchlists, you can simply set a Test Value.
Set as default value
Optional. Use the Test Value as default value for the parameter. If you specify a default value, this value pre-populates the parameter field when a user creates a new rule from this template.
Custom Validation
Custom validation that you want to perform. The various options provide appropriate patterns and error messages that are displayed if the pattern is not matched.
Instructions for User
Any instructions that you want to provide to the user. Specify one or more of the following options:
  • Inline help
  • Popup help
  • Left Side Label
  • Right Side Label

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